Re: Wireless Security

[Kevin Reiter <tux () penguinnetwerx net>]

Herman Frederick Ebeling, Jr. wrote:
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> ====>        I would have to think that one should/would be able to go in to various
> computers that are illegally hooked to their network in order to determine the
> identity of those who are using his/her network illegally.

Wrong.  Even if they're not authorized to be on your network, that 
doesn't automagically give you permission to invade their system. 
Scanning packets and doing non-invasive queries is OK, but anything 
other than passive scanning/listening would also be illegal on your (the 
network owner's) part.  Your best bet at that time would be to block 
their MAC, or take other actions on your side that would deny them 
access to _your_ network.

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-Kev